Hemsok

(Last update: 19/10/96)

(this page written by Richard Peaty)

Hemsok is a Hrool Hero from the caverns under Santare Hill. She is the Hrool equivalent of a Knight and rides a trusty dog. She used to worship Gallan the new God of Conflict, who recently defeated Luanth, Goddess of War, but now he has gone she is searching for a new patron.

Basic Stats

Name: Hemsok
Gender: Female
Current Year: 1241 AD
Age: 41
Year Born: 1200 AD
Decrepitude: 2
Size: -2
Confidence: 3
Height: 3'6"
Weight: 90lbs

Appearance

A short ferret-like humanoid, Hemsok is not a stunner in the Hrool world. She wears shout leather armour and a helmet, sporting a couple of Satyr horns, denoting her rank. She travels on a large dog, Rosarn, and carries her lance in her hand, resting on her stirrup.

Origins

The Hrool caves under Santare Hill, where the Hrools from Calebais moved to.

Characteristics

Int: +1 (Shrewd Thinker)
Per: 0
Str: +2 (Strong Grip)
Stm: +2 (Forceful Personality)
Prs: -2 (Scarred Face)
Com: -3 (Rambling)
Dex: +5 (Agile)
Qik: +3 (Breakneck Sprinter)

Personality Traits

Brave +3
Naive +1
Careful -1
Loyal +1

Reputations

Merciful: (Hrools) +2

Virtues and Flaws

Heroic Hrool: +1
Faerie Emnity (Satyrs and Fauns) 0
Valour Passion (Fabulous Beasts) +1
Animal Companion +1
Latent Magic (Scare Ghosts) 0
Magical Might +12
Uncommon Fear (Open Sea) 0
Vow (Must give quarter) -1
Sensitive (Poor Manners) -1
Compulsion (Braggart) -1

Abilities

Alertness (Bodyguarding) 1
Animal Handling (Dogs) 1
Brawl (Pinning and Holding) 2
Broadsword Attack (Riding) 6 (6)
Broadsword Parry (Wild Melees) 3
Climb (Cliffs) 1
Dagger Attack -2
Dodge (Slash) 3
Ferocity (Defending Home, Family and Friends) 3
Lance Attack (Charge) 3
Lance Parry (Thrust) 1
Leadership (Inspiring Bravery) 1
Quarterstaff Attack (Thrust) 2
Quarterstaff Parry (Bashing) 3
Ride (In Battle) 4
Scare Ghosts (Warriors) 2
Sling Attack (Moving) 2
Speak Hrool (Expansive Vocabulary) 5
Speak Latin (Religious) 2
Speak Provencale (Class) 3
Storytelling (Improvisation) 1
Survival (Leading Groups) 1
Target Shield Parry (Thrust) 3
Track (Hiding Tracks) -1

Combat Stats

Soak: +7
Fatigue: +2
Active Dodge: +10
Passive Dodge: +8
Load: 3
Encumbrance: 1
Body Levels: OK -1 -5 I
Fatigue Levels: OK -1 -5 I

Weapons

Lance: 1st 13, Atk +10, Dam +11, Par +2
Broadsword: 1st +13, Atk +16, Dam +13, Par +6
Quarterstaff: 1st +10, Atk +9, Dam +6, Par +9
Target Shield: 1st +1, Atk +5, Dam -5, Par +6
Sling: 1st +7, Atk +2, Dam +4

Armour

Scale Mail Cuirass: Protection 5, Load 2

Notes

She is a Ferret on a dog. Think of Labyrinth.

Rosarn

Appearance

Rosarn is Hemsok's trusty steed, well dog anyway. He is a large wolfhound.

Characteristics

Cun: 0
Per: +4 (Keen Sense of Smell)
Str: 0
Stm: +1 (Tireless Legs)
Dex: +3 (Cat-like Grace)
Qik: 0
Siz: -1

Personality Traits

Loyal +6

Abilities

Athletics (Jumping) 2
Bite Attack (Charging) 1
Ferocity (Defending Master) 3

Combat Stats

Soak: -1
Fatigue: +1
Defence: +6
Body Levels: OK -1 -5 I
Fatigue Levels: OK -1 -5 I

Weapons

Bite: 1st +4, Atk +4, Dam +4

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